Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
19 Dec
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has written to the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, to notify him of the commencement of flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and to appreciate his financial support for the actualisation of the airport. The letter, titled Letter…
10 Dec
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is ready to sanction any airlines that delay ticket refunds to passengers. Mr Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, tickets refund compliance regulations remains central to the NCAA’s consumer protection agenda. He…
28 Nov
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Board over the 2024 Hajj exercise has protested against the allocation of 50 per cent airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabian airlines. The panel called on the Federal Government to review the allocation, describing the…
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In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has emphasized the critical role of security agency collaboration in leveraging INTERPOL’s tools to foster peace and stability across the country. Speaking at a high-level workshop on the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Internal…
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The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has provided at least a $100 billion loan facility for the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing Project countrywide, its Managing Director, Shehu Osidi, has disclosed. Osidi stated this while giving his one-year scorecard of the Bank in Abuja, saying that, in addition, they have provided direct funding…
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Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous. China deployed 32 aircraft near Taiwan as part of a joint combat drill with Chinese warships and announced "live-fire exercises" in an area about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometres) off…
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After last year's Oscars gala wowed viewers with a glitzy, star-studded "I'm Just Ken" karaoke, the producers of Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony knew exactly where to turn for this year's showstopping musical moment. The pink hues of "Barbie" will be swapped for the pink (and green) colors of "Wicked," the smash-hit movie version of the…
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The Kwara State government on Wednesday announced the creation of two additional ministries. The two ministries are the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Livestock Development. The news to this effect was conveyed after the weekly executive council meeting. The meeting was presided over by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The state government explained that the…
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Money lost to fraud in Nigeria's banking system has nearly tripled over the past five years, an industry regulator said Wednesday. An analysis published by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System estimated that 52.3 billion naira ($34.8 million) was lost to fraud in 2024, compared to 11.6 billion naira in 2020. The West African country, home…
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In a bid to ensure safety for out-of-home advertising practitioners, the Oyo State Government has rolled out guidelines for practitioners, spelling out the standard of practice for all in the industry. The safety guidelines process, which was presented by the Director General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Oludolapo Eso Ajanaku, aims to…
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The National Vice President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Alabo Nengi James, has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the image of late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the five-hundred-naira note. Nengi James made the call during an interactive session with journalists in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa…
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If you love fresh vegetables and herbs without the stress of replanting every season, then you must consider planting these perennial plants in your garden. They grow year after year, giving you a steady supply of food, spices, and even medicine. Mint Mint grows best in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral…
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Security experts and senior officials from across West Africa have gathered in Abuja for a two-day regional dialogue aimed at strengthening capacity and promoting efficiency in the implementation of the Accra Initiative. The event, hosted at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), brings together key security stakeholders, including officials from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping…